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The Cherry Seller, 1856 (oil on panel)
659732 The Cherry Seller, 1856 (oil on panel) by Smith, George (1829-1901); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cherry Seller. George Smith (1829-1901). Oil on panel. Dated 1856. 76.2 x 63.5cm); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23012486
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082012upload 1850s 1856 Awaiting Background People Behaviour British Art Bystander Cheeky Cherries Cherry Doorway Family With Three Children Front Door Gardening Equipment George George Smith Measured Measurement Measuring Medium Group Medium Group Of People Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Mischief Mischievous Naughty Residence Rural Life Scales Seller Smith Smock Street Seller Street Trader Street Vendor Temperament Using Hands Vendor Victorian Art Victorian Pictures Wait Waiting Wheelbarrow Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Occupation Oil On Panel Youthful
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The Cherry Seller, 1856
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is a captivating oil painting by British artist George Smith. This delightful artwork depicts a scene from the countryside in the mid-19th century, showcasing a mischievous young girl selling cherries outside her cottage. The composition of the painting is beautifully balanced, with the cherry seller standing at the entrance of her home surrounded by an array of vibrant fruits. She wears traditional apparel and measures out the cherries for her customers using gardening equipment as makeshift scales. Intriguingly, a cheeky young boy stands nearby, seemingly waiting to cause mischief or snatch some cherries when no one is looking. The presence of a bystander adds depth to this charming rural setting. Smith's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, capturing not only the characters but also their emotions and temperament. The background people going about their daily activities add life and authenticity to this snapshot of country life during Victorian times. This print allows us to appreciate Smith's skillful portrayal of human behavior and captures a moment frozen in time. It invites viewers into an enchanting world where children play freely and street vendors bring joy through simple pleasures like fresh fruit. "The Cherry Seller" serves as both an exquisite piece of fine art and a window into history that will captivate any admirer of British art from this era.
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